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Rapid Prototyping with Tcl/Tk
by Richard Schwaninger
A discussion of rapid prototyping and how it can benefit programmers
in creating software to match the customer's needs.

CDE Plug-and-Play
by George Kraft IV
The programming infrastructure, such as ToolTalk, is a major strength
of the Common Desktop Environment. This article illustrates client and
server plug-and-play through the use of the Desktop's Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs).

The Python DB-API
by Andrew M. Kuchling
A Python SIG has put together a DB-API standard; Mr. Kuchling gives us
the details.

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Take Command gprof, bprof and Time Profilers
by Andy Vaught
gprof, bprof and Time Profilers Mr. Vaught shows programmers a few
commands to determine which sections of their code need optimization.

Linux Means Business Linux on Track: Data Acquisition on German High Speed Trains
by Harald Kirsch
Linux on Track: Data Acquisition on German High Speed Trains Linux was
used in two projects as a data acquisition system running more or less
autonomously in the German ICE trains. This article describes design
issues and implementation as well as the problems and solutions used
in those projects.